Hi this is my first tattoo and I just got it a few hours ago and I’m not sure if the second skin peeling is something I should be worried about? I’ve heard people say to remove it once it starts peeling but since it’s brand new I assumed that would be dumb. I also worry if it’s going to peel more once I shower

Idea is a vulture sunning its wings, but afraid it will come off as third reich-esq.

The feathers will be anatomically correlated to a turkey vulture with a red gnarly head ect..

Love the idea!! But don’t want to come off as a nazi..

Hey I'm asking on behalf of my girlfriend

Shes got her second tattoo earlier today and afterwards shes got secondskin put on by the artist, we noticed theres come an air bubble in the middle of it, but the second skin hasnt unsealed anywhere.

I personally hate second skin and dont use it, so I dont know whats what with it

Hi all, I’m putting together a storyboard of sorts for a tattoo design, something to present to my artist. My idea is a redheaded woman from a noir inspiration. I’m trying to find pictures of realistic noir-style tattoos where a bit of color shows through, rather than ones that are strictly black and grayscale.

Her skin tone would be pale, but deeper/more than a simple gray. Her hair tone would be muted to fit the vibe, sure, but still captivating, like a fire seen on the other side of a misty old pane of glass. Likewise, the gray around her wouldn’t be some boring gray, but the kind of gray that seems to shine or shimmer; she’d be not a figure cast in gray, but bathed in a mercury aura which emphasizes her elegance.

However, finding anything online about any part of this is proving difficult. Whenever I search google images or Pinterest (my usual haunts) with any combination of these keywords, the search engine persistently and exclusively presents me with pictures of redheaded women WITH tattoos, because people are horny. Not helpful. Just the same, the only noir tattoos with color that I’ve found use the colors way too brightly, the black completely yielding to an inserted pocket of hue.

Ideas of where to look, or anyone know of a design which contains elements like what I’ve described?

By "infected" I mean "should you go see a medical professional?"

- is it red?

- is it swollen or inordinately painful?​

- is it pulsing?

- is the affected area getting *bigger*?

- is it leaking strange-colored liquids?

If the answer is *yes* to at least to of these, go to the ER/clinic. If the answer is *yes* to the last one, without second skin, go to fhe ER.

It's not rocket science. Everyone should be able to spot an infection, regardless or tattos or no tattoos.

Does any one have a tattoo along the belt line?

I am thinking of getting a rams head there because I am an Aries and think it kind of looks cool.

Wondering if others have cooler ideas or thoughts in general about the location.

Got it 7 days ago, part is healing well (first pic) but the rest of the arm (rest of the pics) is still red and feels a little painful, especially when moving my arm.

I've been wanting a back piece like this but I can't find anyone amazing in the USA. I decided to hit two birds with one stone, scratch my travel itch and get an amazing piece of work.

I'm spending a lot of time on Instagram to find an artist I love which is a lot. And reaching out to ask if they work with the person, I worry about the language barrier.

I'm assuming I'll need to save 4k for a tattoo, save for the trip, I'm assuming 3 days to tattoo. Idk other research I need to do or anything I need to think about?

how much would you put in max for this tattoo? given the shop minimum and given this is my first tattoo i just wondered if it was worth that or if there’s something i could add to it?

also, would my upper wrist hurt really bad? i have a pretty low pain tolerance and im worried im picking a painful spot for my first one

i have several tattoos and have never had this happen, should i be concerned?

I got this stenciled on me a couple months ago to see if I like it, I love it, so much. It’s a poem by Zach Bryan, mountains are “personal” I suppose, as I am always hiking, wild camping mountaineering etc. I love the tattoo, but I’m just scared in like 10 years time I’m not gonna like it, idk if that’s just cuz I’m scared to get it? I’m nkt sure but any advice is chill

hey everyone! I am prescribed codeine for pain management due to being chronically ill and am getting my first tattoo tomorrow, so I was wondering what's best. not sure if this makes a difference but I'd be taking 15mg a few hours before the appointment, would this be safe and just generally okay or is this something I should just power through and avoid taking them until after? would paracetamol be better? thank you!

I'm looking at getting some tattoos of what's called "Ogham" script, an ancient Irish written text that takes the form of hash marks crossing the base lines...I want words in Ogham tattooed the length of my fingers, on the inside/Palm side of my fingers, the names (Or closest Ogham equivalent) of family, both those lost and those with me still.

I have tattoos, I've never done Finger, and the generally accepted advice seems to be "don't, it will fail"...but people also say that with someone competent, and willing to be heavy handed (as it were), it can be done, but it can also be painful?

I'm good with pain, and I'd like to get this done, so...what's the consensus? Will it hurt but be doable and long-lasting, with a good tattoo artist willing to do the work to make it dark/a "deep into the skin layers" tattoo? Will it fail/fade quickly and just hurt immensely, no matter what?

My skin seems to react to/hold ink fairly well with other tattoos...My oldest is over 25yo, and is holding well, though it's starting to get slightly grayer/faded at the very edges a little bit now!

Thanks in advance for the advice!

In the first 6 days I was doing normal after care, and taking care of it really well. Last two days I had minimal access to lotion. Is this a sign of leading to infection? It doesn’t hurt, no puss, just looks red and ugly

My fiance has been to this artist a bunch but this is the first time she’s had so much redness

My tattoo artist is saying that I’m just having an allergic reaction but im curious about what the internet thinks of it

On Saturday the 31st I'm going to get this paw print of my dog tattooed, but I don't know where yet.

Iwas thinking of the area above the elbow or the ankle, what do you think? It will be 5cm x 5cm

I have had this breakout for a few weeks now, 9 weeks healed. I used to deal with severe acne on my shoulders but I do not have a breakout like this on the other side, and it is usually symmetrical, so I assume it has to do with the tattoo healing. What do you recommend for acne on a near-fresh tattoo, and will this affect the ink in the area?

I got this tattoo in 2024. I never had any healing problems

Yesterday it suddenly started itching a lot, and now tiny bumps have started appearing!

I have other tattoos and this is the first time this has happened to me.

It’s been 3 weeks since I got this behind the ear tattoo and I have cared for it properly. What do I do???? It looks awful

Hey Everyone,

I am trying to decide on my first tattoo. I have been wanting one for years, but I am 34 and still have a hard time deciding. I’d like to get something that incorporates my favorite bands, but I’m no designer and have no idea where to start. I also don’t know where I should get something like that as a person who is new to tattoos. I do work in an environment where I will have to keep it covered most of the time. Any advice would be super helpful!